After Reviewing the Information Shown in the Accompanying Figure for a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the information shown in the accompanying figure for a patient with pneumonia and sepsis,which information is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) Temperature and IV site appearance
• B) Oxygen saturation and breath sounds
• C) Platelet count and presence of petechiae
• D) Blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that have been reacquired by the company and held in the company's treasury.

Contra Equity

An equity account that decreases the total equity of a company, often related to withdrawals or deductions from the total equity.

Common Stock Outstanding

The shares of a corporation's stock that are issued and held by investors, excluding treasury shares.

Common Stock Issued

Shares of a company that have been allocated to shareholders, representing ownership interest in the corporation.